I've Never Punched a Shark (the Last Month)

I've never punched a shark, the idea of doing something like that is terrifying.

This last month has been....busy to say the least. I've gone through about 12 different large "life changing" things I'd like to do, worked 20 hours most weeks, gone to school and lots of other things that had been adding lots of stress to my life.

Shutter Island
Was awesome.

Stress
Is not so awesome.

I've been considering what it means to "stress" about things in my life and I don't think I've ever understood how truly destructive it is. It's really awful physically and mentally, and I don't want to live with the mentality that stress is some how helping me get anything done in my life.

I think that there is a very good reason Jesus tells us not to worry. (I'm equating worry to stress here, hopefully that doesn't irk anyone). It's as if our bodies have been designed to collapse when we worry/stress out about the things in our lives.

If anything it is a manifestation of a lack of faith in God and His provision. I'm beginning to think that when we worry or stress, we are essentially saying "man I need to rely of my self and trust that I am strong enough to get things done" which is complemented by "God may be there, but I don't have time to wait around for Him to work and provide in my time of need".

Jesus never asked us to be strong, only that we realize "My grace is sufficient for you, My power is made perfect in weakness" (2 Corinthians....something and such).

I'm hoping to be restored of my faith in God being active in my life, trusting that He will show up and not worrying if things don't happen within my perception and definition of what 'should' happen.



-Geoff